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Making The Choice: Aluminum Vs. Steel
November 23, 2004
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Choosing between steel or aluminum in selecting a pre-assembled building should be based on the attributes of both materials weighed against the building's application needs, according to Porta-King Building Systems, a major manufacturer of both aluminum and steel pre-assembled buildings.
Porta-King advises looking at the benefits of both aluminum and steel before making a building material choice. Aluminum is the long-lasting, low-cost material of choice for "maintenance-free" pre-assembled buildings. Steel makes great sense when the area demands a higher profile look, or, if the building is susceptible to high abuse. Porta-King's aluminum and steel pre-assembled buildings are examples of the diversity available from the two materials.
Porta-King's Duraluminum™ pre-assembled buildings are designed to maximize anodized aluminum usage in order to minimize maintenance requirements. Non-weld construction means panels can be easily replaced, if ever accidentally damaged. Additional durability is built into the design with standard, rust-free aluminum treadplate floors, anodized aluminum window frames which protect against premature oxidation, and ceiling suspended aluminum doors with ball-bearing rollers that eliminate bottom door track wear-and-tear.
Porta-King's Durasteel™ line of steel pre-assembled buildings features no-seam construction for a sculpted, elegant appearance available in a variety of acrylic paint finishes in both standard and custom colors. The inherent strength of steel allows pre-assembled buildings to stand up to high abuse areas as they are routinely vandalized in such environments as construction sites, parking lots and industrial yards, etc. In addition to strength, steel's fabrication flexibility makes it a natural for virtually unlimited customizing possibilities.
Porta-King has been a leader in custom-design pre-assembled buildings since 1969. To request a free quotation or product literature, or to schedule a site visit to your facility, contact us at info@portaking.com or call 800-284-5346.
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